secret tip.during late night when the train stations & shopping centers are closed u can find open toilets at gaming & arcade stations very convenient for guys like me who likes to go sightseeing at night.most of the places in the tokyo metro have gaming & arcade centers that are open 24/7.
Fun little Japanese fact: For the voice activated toilet at 5:26, the command to play music is "音楽を流して" (ongaku o nagashite) which is shown to be "Play music" in English. Although, the verb 流す (nagasu) is usually translated as "to pour, to drain." This is because in Japanese it's a metaphor that means to let the music flow like a river. So a more litteral translation would be "Let the music flow," and the exact meaning is "Pour the music." I just thought that was an interesting cultural difference in how the Japanese see the idea of music.
Hi Joe, this was a well needed and great topic, especially when your up there in age and just thinking about the toilet sets the alarms off in my head. Thank you
I have IBS, and I felt much more relaxed during my visits to Japan because there are so many options available for toilets and washrooms. It really helped ease my worries and made traveling there a lot more comfortable.
While spending 2 weeks in Tokyo, we mainly used shopping mall, restaurant, and Mc Donald's restrooms. Most were very clean. A couple were incredibly small narrow spaces for me at 185 cm (6'1") height. I only encountered a Japanese-style toilet once, and it was the only option, but I can't remember where it was. It may have been at a temple or in an older building. Our Hotel was very near Ikebukero station, so many times we just used the hotel bathroom, but other than that, shopping malls and restaurants are the best bet if you're mostly out shopping and eating like we were.
Thank you for watching and for subscribing! Please note that public restrooms in cities are often occupied, so make sure that you have some time allowance🙂
Thanks Joe. Looking for more Japan youtubers. And found you. Keep creating more content! If you have walk through or virtual tour as well would be awesome 👌
Excellent work @Tokyo Joe :) Loving the super useful and very professional content as I have been researching for a future trip in a few months. More vids please.
We're family of 4 visited japan first time, we used toilet in a building in front of Tsukiji market we have to insert 100¥ coin in order to open the door. ❤from Cambodia
Thanks for watching! Many public restrooms have hi-tech bidet toilets that doesn't come with a dryer. Devices with drying function are more expensive, and I believe that's the reason why. Its typical to spray first and then wipe with toilet papers, so I don't need to use the drying function anyway
secret tip.during late night when the train stations & shopping centers are closed u can find open toilets at gaming & arcade stations very convenient for guys like me who likes to go sightseeing at night.most of the places in the tokyo metro have gaming & arcade centers that are open 24/7.
As someone with ibs this was very reassuring that I won't have to many problems when I finally go to Japan
Thank you for watching! I'm glad if this video is helpful to you. I hope you have a wonderful time when you come to Japan
For IBS, try cabbage soup. Honestly, I started eating it over a year ago and haven’t had an attack since.
Fun little Japanese fact:
For the voice activated toilet at 5:26, the command to play music is "音楽を流して" (ongaku o nagashite) which is shown to be "Play music" in English. Although, the verb 流す (nagasu) is usually translated as "to pour, to drain." This is because in Japanese it's a metaphor that means to let the music flow like a river. So a more litteral translation would be "Let the music flow," and the exact meaning is "Pour the music." I just thought that was an interesting cultural difference in how the Japanese see the idea of music.
Very interesting! Thanks for watching
Hi Joe, this was a well needed and great topic, especially when your up there in age and just thinking about the toilet sets the alarms off in my head. Thank you
thanks for the info👍🏼❤️
I have IBS, and I felt much more relaxed during my visits to Japan because there are so many options available for toilets and washrooms. It really helped ease my worries and made traveling there a lot more comfortable.
Thank you Joe! As someone who is always looking for a bathroom I appreciate this video so very much! You are very kind - ♥️
While spending 2 weeks in Tokyo, we mainly used shopping mall, restaurant, and Mc Donald's restrooms. Most were very clean. A couple were incredibly small narrow spaces for me at 185 cm (6'1") height. I only encountered a Japanese-style toilet once, and it was the only option, but I can't remember where it was. It may have been at a temple or in an older building. Our Hotel was very near Ikebukero station, so many times we just used the hotel bathroom, but other than that, shopping malls and restaurants are the best bet if you're mostly out shopping and eating like we were.
Saved to my Japan trip planning list! Thanks Tokyo Joe! It's funny how a "not so clean" example would be fairly clean here in the US
Thank you too for watching and for your kind comment. Yes I agree that its quite difficult to find filthy toilets here
Saves you from running back to the hotel Tokyo Joe you got got me Subbed Sup2 from Sydney Australia 🇯🇵
Thank you for watching and for subscribing! Please note that public restrooms in cities are often occupied, so make sure that you have some time allowance🙂
wow your English accent is like a black gentleman from Georgia USA haha. It sounds really warm and reassuring 😊
Very good and informative video for tourists as well as wheelchair persons. Thsnks.
Excellent!
Doing the Lord's work.
Joe, you are a hero for this.... thank you .
Thank you too for watching, and for your kind comment which I appreciate!
Very helpful to those planning a trip to Japan..Thank you so much for this great information.🙏More videos about the weather in October,please.
Thanks Joe. Looking for more Japan youtubers. And found you. Keep creating more content! If you have walk through or virtual tour as well would be awesome 👌
Thank you too for watching! More videos coming soon. If you haven't watched yet, please check out "The Tokyo Toilet Virtual Tour"
Excellent work @Tokyo Joe :) Loving the super useful and very professional content as I have been researching for a future trip in a few months. More vids please.
Thank you for watching and for your thoughtful comments. I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan! More videos coming soon
FINALLY! I found someone who addresses the "dragon" in the room. Where to go.
Great tips! also im not a native english speaker, but could catch everything even without the sub. Thx Joe!
We're family of 4 visited japan first time, we used toilet in a building in front of Tsukiji market we have to insert 100¥ coin in order to open the door. ❤from Cambodia
A pachingko place literally saved me from shitting on my shorts, and theyre open well later in the night when usual malls and shops are already closed
Restrooms are important, especially after eating as much Yakiniku as possible haha
Were you ever an announcer on J-Wave?
What is the drying feature like on the hi-tech toilets?
Thanks for watching! Many public restrooms have hi-tech bidet toilets that doesn't come with a dryer. Devices with drying function are more expensive, and I believe that's the reason why. Its typical to spray first and then wipe with toilet papers, so I don't need to use the drying function anyway
@@TokyoJoeShow That makes sense. I would probably choose your option too.
Surprised no one's compared these washrooms to those located in cities in Canada and the US (yet)
In my travels it has been find a McDonald’s and yes I buy a burger.
Joeさん、東京生まれの東京育ちで その英語ですか？ 凄い！
ありがとうございます！
英語難しいですね😓
3rd floor of any department store is where you'll find the men's toilet. 2nd floor for women...and chances are they'll be hospital clean.
お手洗い/トイレはどこにありますか ？(otearai/toire wa doko ni arimasuka?)
Where is there a restroom/toilet?
Hi, I don't have problem finding restrooms while in Japan, but I did have a problem finding TRASH CAN.